As a coastal barrier peninsula, St. Joseph provides excellent opportunities for bird watching with more than 240 species sighted in the park.

St. Joesph Bay a perfect habitat for birds, turtles and scallops.

A boat ramp is located at Eagle Harbor on the bay side, and provides an excellent launching area for boats, kayaks and canoes.

The bay is also a popular snorkeling area as the grassy areas are the perfect habitat for turtle watching, as the area is home to a green turtle rookery.

The Gulf side of the park is home to one of the largest loggerhead nesting areas in the county with 130-150 nesting turtles per year.

July 1 to September 10 it is scallop season, and the park is usually booked up well in advance with snorkelers diving for the sweet seafood.

Campers may stay in a full-facility campground with 120 sites, or at primitive campsites in the wilderness preserve, all providing a short walk to the beach,. Eight cabins on the bay side offer alternative overnight accommodations.

Hours of Operation
8:00 a.m. to sunset
Driving Directions
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is located near Port St. Joe. On US 98 (heading East) turn onto SR30-A, travel to SR30-E, turn and travel to the park.
From Apalachicola, take US 98 West, turn left on C-30A, then turn left on C-30E and travel to park.

Park Fees
Admission Fees $4.00 per vehicle
Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicles with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Permit Admission Fee $1.00
Cabin Fee
$90.00 plus tax
Camping Fee
$20.00 plus tax
Picnic Pavilion Fees
A 70-seat pavilion is available for rent at the Bayview picnic area, $35 (plus tax) per day. Water and electric are available. The pavilion overlooks St. Joseph Bay. Bathrooms, a nature trail and playground are conveniently located close by. Access to the Gulf Beach is approximately 1 mile south of the pavilion. For availability and reservations, please contact the park office.